Sunday, January 30, 2011

ONE WORLD ONE HEART

New to OWOH? I have a little story I'd like to share with you.

Last year, my first OWOH, I connected with a woman who lives in Montana, Abigail of Rusted Wing Gallery. I purchased a piece of art from her younger daughter who lives with her in Montana and as life would have it, by chance I happen to also purchase a piece of art from one of her older daughters who lives in New Zealand. I had no idea they were all related. This opened the door for Abigail and I to start communicating with one another. During our first several emails we talked about art, snow, friends and work. Then one day she asked me if I was by any chance single and would I be open to meeting a friend of hers who happened to live here in Santa Cruz Ca. So I said why not... and that is how I was introduced to Ray. We began with a couple of emails and quickly went into phone conversations that lasted two and three hours. We had our first date on February 19, 2010. We will be celebrating our one year anniversary of our first date in two weeks.

Ray and I now share the same address with his soon to be eighteen year old son Case. I have OWOH to thank for giving artist a platform to meet each other and share a piece of themselves. I have met many lovely people and have made lasting friendships. Art is the language we share.

In the meantime my life has been fully consumed with my new family...Ray has two older children, Mekenzie and Calhan... and combining our homes and lives. I haven't produced much in the way of "new" art in my series of work. I have several pieces going all at once and new ideas for expanding my experience of creating. I'm pushing my art to another level and I can't wait to share what I am doing. Since I had such an amazing response to the pieces I shared as my giveaway last year I thought I would continue with more of the same.

So for my TWO giveaways, using the random generator on the evening of February 17th, I will send two lucky people their choice of poster. These are beautiful full color high quality, heavy paper posters. The choices are either a storybook illustration......or for the rockers at heart...well you get the picture.

ADDED TODAY AT ll:40 AM PST..if you would prefer an 8 x 10 print of one of the illustrations instead of a poster just let me know.

Make sure you leave a comment and a way to get in touch with you, (email is best) in case you win. And don't forget to include which poster is your choice.

And I can't wait to meet some new artist and hopefully make some new friends....I acquired some great pieces last year and would love to add to my collection of art from around the world.

Good luck, have fun!

Who knows maybe you'll meet the love of your life if nothing else!

GIVEAWAY #1

FOR THE ROCKERS

Mick Jagger Poster (24 x 36)

This is a photo of the original piece which is 36 x 36

This is the giveaway Poster 24 x 36

OR JANIS JOPLIN (back by popular demand)

Photo of original painting 36 x 36

This is the giveaway Poster 24 x 36

GIVEAWAY #2

FOR THE WHIMSICAL AT HEART

From The Benjamin McTish Storybook Illustrations Poster 18 x 24

If you click on the photos you can zoom in with another click and really check out the detail of these pieces to make a better decision as to which poster you would like to have,

181 comments:

Hi June! I was the luckiest blogger on earth last year when I won your Jim Morrison poster. Could the random number generator do it again for me and give me Janis too??????xoxo Eileeneyeleeeen at optonline dot netPS What a great OWOH story you have!

Great story about how art and craft connects the heart. I met my husband thirteen years ago via the internet, we just "clicked" ( bad pun).I'd love to win your Mathilda poster - me too she's my favourite. Drop in on my bloghttp://brittanyfaeries.blogspot.comSee you there !

What an awesome story! :) I'm so happy for you. Well, OWOH is about conecting bloggers. :) Your posters are awesome. My favorite is Chantilly Lily. :) Thanks for the chance to win this great giveaway. :)

...so pleased to visit you and your blog is lovely. I am a Canadian Mixed Media and Digital Artist. I hope you will visit my blog as well. Thank you for including me in your wonderful gift draw. Hugs, Gayle.

Believe it or not, I would want one of your posters just so I could tell anyone who viewed it..your love story. It is beyond magic. I followed it last year and couldn't believe it to be true. I'll bet you feel the same way. Congratulations to you and Ray and I hope you have many, many long years together!

Please enter my name to the draw and fly on by for a visit to number 92.

In love with your blog...wonderful giveaway!I am now following. I would love for you to come to mine and follow too...love new followers but most of all I love new friends!http://creativeyearnings.blogspot.com/

Hope you have oodles of fun during OWOH. Love your door prizes, and the Benjamin piece is absolutley great. Thanks for your generosity and participation in the event. Count me in please.Jodyvisionquest2020 AT msn DOT com

oh june...i've been waiting to see your amazing story in print, recounting those first days we 'met' on OWOH last year, and all that has evolved since our emails!!!life-changing stuff!!!so excited for you & ray, and can't wait to visit you guys the end of may when i come out to pick up mariyah from school...and this may be the summer for you to visit montana, right!???i'd love janis joplin print if i win!!! (my girls would fight over it though!)please come visit my blog #30 on the list...http://rustedwingsstudio.blogspot.comblessings & warm hugs from Montana!!abigail

Love your art... I have a liking for Benjamin McTish...the earth, human factor...liking this alot...I mess with paper so far...come by and have coffee in oregon...Tootsie...http://paperbagley.blogspot.com/

Hello from Oregon! What a great love story! Guess it should be One World, Two Hearts! LOLI have really enjoyed peeking around in your blog and hope you will have time to come visit mine.:) Galehttp://galevarland.blogspot.comgizmo01@charter.net

What a wonderful love story. Hearts are connecting through OWOH! Your art is one of a kind. We have four children so, of course, I'm drawn to it. I love the whimsy of it all. Thanks for sharing your story and talent with us!Blessings in the journey,Rebecca in snowy Massachusettsradgibson@aol.com#393 on Lisa's listhttp://rebeccasrainbowkisses.blogspot.com

What a great story! Its amazing how people connect in such unexpected ways. I look forward to seeing more of your blog, and it would be a hard choice between those doorprizes. Im a hug Janet fan, but love the whimsical theme too, lol.

TOTALLY COOOOOOL!!!! By the way I'm pleased to meet you (I'm Shelle from Sunshine Coast Australia) If you have time I'd love you to come on over check out my giveaways & comment at my OWOH post too :) One World One Heart... It's exhausting BUT SO MUCH FUN!!!!http://sunshineshelles.blogspot.com/

Hello from snowy Ohio! I am happy to meet you and your beautiful art! Wow! I love Mick and Janis both and the children's are beautiful also...I will be back to explore when this is over! So much to do!

Wow, what a great love story :D Congrats! One just never knows who they will meet and how. Your art work is just fabulous and very detailed. Thanks for offering up such wonderful pieces and a chance to win a piece. Best of luck on your journeys through blogland.

I enjoyed reading how you met your friend and also your companion through OWOH. It's a great event. I have lots of blogs bookmarked.Please enter me in your draw and come over to my blog-#348 and enter mine if you wish. Thanks!

Such a lovely story of making friends and gaining a beautiful relationship. Love your posters - Rock and whimsical both. Please add me to your giveaway and come over and visit me on my blog too. I am #229 on the list.

How great it was to hear from you again! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving your sweet comment - I miss hearing from you too! Wow, how amazing to hear how much has happened in your life since the last time we spoke! I am happy for you beyond words. Just reading your post here brought me to tears - literally. I'm sitting in the airport lounge right now, mascara running down my cheeks after that! What an amazing story you and Ray have, and how great that it came to be from such an event as this! I hope to one day meet you and the one you love! :-) As for your give-away, well...I don't think I need to tell you which I would choose if I was the lucky winner! My husband Cam is sitting here with me now, and he's still determined to purchase the original from you one of these days... so fingers crossed you'll take care of him for us till that day comes! I love your art as well. I hope you continue with your amazing talent, which has inspired me to much in my own work! I'm so happy to have "met" you, and I hope that we keep in better touch from here on. Much love and many blessings to you, Ray, and your combined family :) xox

Oh Jane, what a wonderful story! You never know what friendships will bring via the internet. The children's illustrations are fabulous. I love them all! I have added on to follow your blog:) #220 needlewings at mac.com

I love the Mick Jagger poster. But, since I'm a Kindergarten teacher, I'd likely choose the Mathilda one! But I don't have to choose now, right? I can wait a few weeks before you pick me! Please enter me into your draw -- thank you so much! ~martha (#384)

Visiting from NY State! Happy OWOH! The posters are all fabulous! Would I choose Mick for my daughter who loves all this British? Or Matilda for my whimsical side? I hope you have a chance to stop by my blog & enter my giveaway, too! #331

Hi June :o)First I would like to tell you ... that I am speechless ! Your work is incredible.Your story with Ray is amazing ;o)And then, thank you for your very nice words on my dolls.Please count me in and thank you for entering my giveaway :o)Peggy from France. OWOH #652http://theblissfactory.blogspot.com

What a beautiful story! I've always thought that the connections we forge during this event have always been even more amazing than the art that we are sometimes lucky to welcome to our homes! I'm so happy for you!

Peace!

Please stop by for a visit when you get the chance:www.thelightifind.blogspot.com

Hi June, I love your story, the warmth and connection of new friends, artists and souls. It's very inspirational. And your artwork is amazing! This has been a wonderful stop along the OWOH flight and I'm so glad I stopped by. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead! Warm regards, Susan #282

now that is one amazing story! kind of reinforces all my thoughts of destiny! please toss my name in the hat.......and if you have a moment, stop by for a visit!http://mrsbeadsley.blogspot.com/2011/02/one-world-one-heart-2011.html

Hey there June, greetings from southern california.What a great story. I am so happy for you and Ray.

What a wonderful place to land on this OWOH journey.I adore Janis Joplin and I think you poster of her is perfect.If you have a little time stop on by my place in this OWOH blogland #442http://mariesegal.blogspot.com/2011/01/owoh-2011-welcome-welcome.html

What a sweet story! Isn't it amazing how life works? Your artwork is delightful! I love your header- so whimsical! I am partial to Finley the star hanger! :) LOVE! And I am a Janis fan! Shooting stars to you from cold Wisconsin! Visit me at #517!! :)xoxo,Nic

Oh wow !! Your art is superb. beautiful work and i am a rocker at heart hehethanks for the chance to win your lovely door prizes and for giving us the opportunity to get to know you and your arthugs Junejune.macfarlane@gmail.com

Wow! Your art is fabulous...thanks for the invite to visit your blog and to say hi...please come by my blog, if you haven't already, to visit and drop a short comment to let me know you came by.Hugs from snowy New Hampshire,Beth Phttp://elizabethstudio54.blogspot.com

Hello from Australia!WOW!!! I'm a huge classic rock fan - Janis Joplin is probably one of my favourite rock chicks! I even have a teddy bear named after her! (And this teddy bear has a brother called Jimi!)I would love love love to be the proud owner of a Janis poster of yours!Can you please enter me in the drawing for your great giveaway? Thank you so much!!You're more than welcome to visit my blog, where I'm also having a OWOH giveaway! I'm number 591...http://livluvsscraps.blogspot.com

OH MY GOSH!These posters are way too cool! I love Janice Joplin! And Mick Jagger too! Great musicians. Your blog is wonderful and I adore your creativity and art. Thanks for sharing so much . Take a moment to view my blog too!

Hi June. It is so very nice to meet you. What a wonderful little story about how you met Ray. Thank you for sharing it with us.As far as picking a favorite poster, I am finding that very hard to do. They are all so beautiful. If I were to win one of them, I would have to say... Chantilly Lily. She would look wonderful hanging on the wall in the study.Please enter my name into your drawing for a chance to win one of your beautiful pieces.

I hope that you will stop by my blog for a visit, I would love to see you there. I am #78 on the OWOH participant list :)*hugs*,Jenn

I loved your story! I was set up on a blind date and we were together for 6 years and decided to make it legal, have been married for 2...life is such a curious journey if you just opened to it! So nice to meet you,Smiles, Brenda #701bwh2.blogspot.com

Hello and may I just say how happy I am to meet you. Happy OWOH. I am so excited to be a part of this and would love the opportunity to be a part of your door prize. It has been wonderful to stop by and visit and I hope you will drop in during your adventures around Blogland. Wishes and WhimsyWeNdy from WonDErLand

Hi June,,, you are also named for one of my best friends. Your gifts are lovely... but quite a bit outside of my cultural exposure. Was Janis the same era as Rick James? Anyway, nice sharing your blog. I'm a quilter, visit me if u can.

June, your art rocks! Way Amazing...and I love your story, on Karen Valentine's blog she is having a "share your love story" on Valentine's Day, you should share yours there. I will be sharing mine.It's a mix of loss and love.My first name is Janice, and I grew up in the 70's - Yes Janice Joplin, I've always loved her. Your interpretation- Phenomenal!

That is so neat the connections that formed through OWOH. I met a friend blog hopping two years ago that I still keep in contact with today. I love your artwork esp. Chantilly Lily. ~Cassie angelandspot{at}yahoo{dot}com

Just stopping by on my way through OWOH, great blog and even better giveaway. Please enter me for a chance to win. If you get a chance stop by my blog and say hi and enter my giveaway too. I'm number 411; http://scrapping2it.blogspot.com

Hi, it's wonderful to meet you through this lovely event. I'd love for my name to be entered into your giveaway. Thank you in advance and have a wonderful day. :-) I'm off now to look at more of your blog!

From the Florida Gulf CoastI am entering for my daughter Melanie, she had wanted to participate in this year's event, but a fire changed her plans... I thought I would surprise her and do this for her..Visit the site I set up for her on my blog #579.. and enter her name in the contest, thank You

I have to say my favorite is Fenley!Hello from Southern Calif. This is so much fun blog hopping. I can't get anything done while this OWOH is going. Please enter me for a chance to win Fenley. Do visit me at my blog too.

Hi June, What a great love story. We come up your way every year for a family vacation. I live in Arroyo Grade on the central coast. Great art, love the book covers best. Come say hi at Crimson Heart Studios.#845 Thanks, Cindy

Hello! I'm so glad I found One World One Heart and was able to visit your blog! I'm pretty new to the blogging world and I love seeing the different ways of blogging. I hope you will check out my blog and maybe find something useful there. I'd love to be entered for your door prize to win Chantilly Lilly, thanks for adding my name to the list!lauren_renfroe@yahoo.com

Hi Art of June, I would love to win one of your posters. Nice blog! Please visit my blog, too. I am the author of "16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood." I am giving away my book and a couple of laminated 4 leaf clovers.#844barbara@barbaracagle.comhttp://blog.barbaracagle.com

Your artwork and illustrations are fantastic!! I would be thrilled to win any of them, but I would have to pick Mick if given the choice. Fingers crossed!! Thanks so much for the generous giveaway!! secondhandbeka@yahoo.com

Hi June~nice to meet you!! I have enjoying browsing your blog. I love seeing the before and after pics of the house.Your artwork is amaxing!! Please add me to your giveaway sillyscrap at aol dot com Please stop by and visit me~this is my first year particioating in OWOH and I'm #874Hugs!Silvia

HELLO JUNE,I LOVE YOUR BLOG AND YOUR CREATIVE ABILITY TO BRING YOUR CHARACTERS TO LIFE WITH YOUR BRUSHES WHETHER THEY BE REAL LIFE LEGENDS OR WHIMISICAL CHARACTERS THAT BECOME LEGENDS. MY HEART IS WITH YOUR WHIMISCAL CREATIONS...ALL MY FAVORITE BUT AFTER DEBATING BETWEEN CHANTILLY LILY, FINLEY HEATON, THE STAR HANGER, AND MATHILDA WICKLIFF....I CHOSE...CHANTILLY LILY. HER NAME IS JUST SO FUN AND GIGGLY TO SAY...IMAGINE ME BEING MY AGE. I WOULD BUY ALL YOUR BOOKS THOUGH IF THEY WERE SIGNED. I WOULD LIKE AN 8 X 10 IF I WIN SO I CAN PUT IT IN A FRAME ON A SHELF WITH MY DAUGHTERS BALLET SLIPPERS AND THE "SIGNED" BOOK WHEN IT COMES OUT AND IT WILL HANG IN MY STUDIO.I BECAME YOUR 40TH FOLLOWER AND I WOULD BE HONORED IF YOU VISITED ME AND CHOSE TO FOLLOW ME.I LOVE YOUR LOVE STORY WITH RAY...BEAUTIFUL AND I AM SOOOOOO VERY GLAD YOU SHARED IT. THAT WOULD ALSO MAKE A BEAUTIFUL LOVE BOOK.YOU ARE AWESOME.HAVE A SUGAR SWEET DAY.HAPPY VALENTINES DAYSIMPLY DEBBIE

June what a beautiful story. Happy anniversary for the 19th! your art is magnificent! Love the buddah's - the red buddah and lotus flowers are wonderful.Thanks for the opportunity. (oh! I absolutely love Janis )

Greetings from southern California. Awesome art, rock and roll! Janice can brighten any day and didn't you love Mick's performance on the Grammys? I did. Please add me to your hat. Thank you and cheers!

OMG! Girl You ROCK!! This is fabulous! And I am so glad that I took a few extra minutes to hit some of you up! And Janis! AAHH! with this crazy ass divorce I am going through.. I have Piece of My Heart blasting!I totally dig your blog!Count me in if there is still time!Smiles~Cricket @ gypseanurse@gmail.com#2

What a wonderful story! Inspiring! Congratulations to both of you! Hello. I am a new follower! I am visiting from the OWOH Event. I learned of the event a little too late to join. HOwever, I love the idea and I am hopping around to make new friends and discover your lovely blogs and projects! I would love for you to visit me @ http://www.mommiesandbeyond.com I am hosting a Jewelry giveaway, swing

What a wonderful story! Inspiring! Congratulations to both of you! Hello. I am a new follower! I am visiting from the OWOH Event. I learned of the event a little too late to join. HOwever, I love the idea and I am hopping around to make new friends and discover your lovely blogs and projects! I would love for you to visit me @ http://www.mommiesandbeyond.com I am hosting a Jewelry giveaway, swing

JUST A FEW WORDS ABOUT ME...

I live with my husband, and best friend, Ray..along with our dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, and a couple sheep on the horizon (possibly a goose or two as well), in Santa Cruz Ca. Our three adult children (and mates), live respectively in LA, San Francisco, and Santa Cruz.

I work our small farm, Turkey Hollow, that, besides the robust tomato concentration and tea garden, includes an orchard, dahlias, roses and my newest addition of a massive bearded iris garden, I'm obsessed with iris' now. I'm best known for my black and white contemporary paintings of Rock Legends, however, most of my days lately are spent between the farm and writing.

My life has always been about painting, it's in my blood. The art of black and white is something that takes me to another place...to simply sit down at a canvas with just black and white and create a dimensional, emotional image, is mind boggling even to me...and I do it! Writing...now that's something else…that's my passion. It feeds my soul like nothing has ever done before. I will do this for the rest of my life.

At present I am immersed in finishing up my first series of YA Fantasy/adventure novels called, the Benjamin McTish Series (you can read all about it by clicking the link in the sidebar). I've already got my next novel in mind and can't wait to begin. I've opened up my Book Blog to include other Authors of YA Fantasy for interviews, guest posts and spotlights…I'm all about promoting Magic around here…please visit Thornton Berry Shire Press, Home of the Benjamin McTish Series, and enjoy meeting some really talented people.